Deck gun and other

Wildhawke11 · 07-05-09, 08:26 AM

In reality using only the deck gun what size ship could be sunk, and did the majority of sub commanders use only the gun at times for sinking them. As i don't know if a ship is over 1000 tons I force myself to have to use a torpedo then if necessary finish it off with the deck gun. As am trying to play reasonably realistic. Advice please.

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When the war first breaks out which is the best patrol grid or section to have at least a chance of picking up some targets. As i roam about at times all over the place.
Again Thanks in advance.

Wildhawke11 · 07-06-09, 06:52 AM

Let's try this another way

What is the biggest ship you would attempt to take out with the deck gun only.

Shadowblade · 07-06-09, 07:11 AM

with deck gun only - probably large cargo. When it comes to big ships I prefer torpedoes first and deck gun for finishing wounded ship (best kill finished with deck gun was Auxiliary Cruiser)

BulSoldier · 07-06-09, 07:39 AM

IF you are askin in RL ? well the answer is any.Howeever that is if there is no crew to stop the floodings.IN time (if you make holes in enoughcompartments) the ship will sink(though this may take days

). IN the game i use torps (especialy 41 and after) and if the ship is small enoguh and doesnt deserve a second fish i use the Deck gun to finish it.

I would advise you to try sink ships after 41 with deck gun only (unless very small).I would recomend you either get in gun duels with armed merchants also and always make sure before using the deck gun that your target is unarmed or their guns cant targe tyou.Ive done all this mystakes and they cost crewmembers and careers

sharkbit · 07-06-09, 07:40 AM

Just be careful when merchants start sailing around armed as well. They have an uncanny knack of hitting you a few times and causing problems.

Very unsporting, I would say!

mookiemookie · 07-06-09, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildhawke11

When the war first breaks out which is the best patrol grid or section to have at least a chance of picking up some targets. As i roam about at times all over the place.
Again Thanks in advance.

AM52!!!!!

Wildhawke11 · 07-06-09, 08:52 AM

Thanks Guys
Danny

Jimbuna · 07-06-09, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildhawke11

When the war first breaks out which is the best patrol grid or section to have at least a chance of picking up some targets. As i roam about at times all over the place.
Again Thanks in advance.

Try lying 100 km or so off the mouth of the Thames (London) or the Humber (Hull).

BasilY · 07-06-09, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildhawke11

Let's try this another way

What is the biggest ship you would attempt to take out with the deck gun only.

It was many careers ago in GWX2.1, My VIIB attack the HMT Aquitania off South African coast with about 10 shots. A pair of planes droped by to attack me. I order dive, thinking that I fail the sink the ship. But a few minutes later, the message came tell me she just sunk.

Background: I have only 1 torp left, and she's 3000-4000 away on a odd angle.

KeybdFlyer · 07-06-09, 12:56 PM

I just use a rough rule of thumb, if it's around 2000t or less I use the DG, circumstances permitting.

Wildhawke11 · 07-07-09, 08:44 AM

Again
Thank you to all who responded.

07-05-09, 08:26 AM	#1
Wildhawke11 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK England Posts: 264 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Deck gun and other In reality using only the deck gun what size ship could be sunk, and did the majority of sub commanders use only the gun at times for sinking them. As i don't know if a ship is over 1000 tons I force myself to have to use a torpedo then if necessary finish it off with the deck gun. As am trying to play reasonably realistic. Advice please. Next question When the war first breaks out which is the best patrol grid or section to have at least a chance of picking up some targets. As i roam about at times all over the place. Again Thanks in advance.

07-06-09, 07:11 AM	#3
Shadowblade Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 695 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	with deck gun only - probably large cargo. When it comes to big ships I prefer torpedoes first and deck gun for finishing wounded ship (best kill finished with deck gun was Auxiliary Cruiser) __________________ Kapitänleutnant Vlad von Carstein - U-Flotilla Saltzwedel - U-123, Type IXB SH3 GWX 3.0

07-06-09, 07:39 AM	#4
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	IF you are askin in RL ? well the answer is any.Howeever that is if there is no crew to stop the floodings.IN time (if you make holes in enoughcompartments) the ship will sink(though this may take days ). IN the game i use torps (especialy 41 and after) and if the ship is small enoguh and doesnt deserve a second fish i use the Deck gun to finish it. I would advise you to try sink ships after 41 with deck gun only (unless very small).I would recomend you either get in gun duels with armed merchants also and always make sure before using the deck gun that your target is unarmed or their guns cant targe tyou.Ive done all this mystakes and they cost crewmembers and careers __________________ By the hour !

07-06-09, 07:40 AM	#5
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Just be careful when merchants start sailing around armed as well. They have an uncanny knack of hitting you a few times and causing problems. Very unsporting, I would say! __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

07-06-09, 06:52 AM	#2
Wildhawke11 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK England Posts: 264 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Let's try this another way What is the biggest ship you would attempt to take out with the deck gun only.

07-06-09, 08:52 AM	#7
Wildhawke11 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK England Posts: 264 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Thanks Guys Danny

07-06-09, 12:56 PM	#10
KeybdFlyer 中国水兵 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I just use a rough rule of thumb, if it's around 2000t or less I use the DG, circumstances permitting.

07-07-09, 08:44 AM	#11
Wildhawke11 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK England Posts: 264 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Again Thank you to all who responded.